There is something about the father-daughter relationship… Unfortunately my father hasn’t played a major role in my life, at least not since I was a little girl, so I wouldn’t be a good person to describe what this relationship is like. All I know is that it’s unique. My daughters look at their dad… differently. […]
Entertainment
A conversation with Miss Piggy
I’ve absolutely adored Miss Piggy ever since I was a little girl! She’s a great character… strong, beautiful, bossy, confident, determined… and won’t take crap from anyone! When I still lived back home, I had these sheets on my bed adorned with Miss Piggy in a variety of different costumes, one of them pictured to […]
Voice Rockrz Mic
Maya has a floor-to-ceiling mirror in her room, and she can spend hours in front of it, singing and practicing her dance moves. She loves American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and any other reality show where kids and adults can show off their skills! On that note, just in time for the new season of […]
Movie of the Week: Midnight in Paris
One of my favorite movies this summer was “Midnight in Paris“. I saw it back in June – with my sister in Austin – and again in late July, back home with my husband. I can’t believe I haven’t already written about it here. I think I got so excited about “The Help” (my 2nd […]
VTech Chuggington Laptop
Simply put – my daughter loves this laptop. She can pick from 40 different games, but her favorite mode already is in the adventure mode where she can pick her favorite character (for her that is always KoKo). It takes her through a series of different activities and when she gets them correct she earns […]
Sewing with Oilcloth [book review]
Many of us enjoy making things that can be used in our daily lives. However, while oilcloth has been around for centuries, we may not have ever incorporated oilcloth into our projects. Sewing with Oilcloth, by Kelly McCants, shows how to bring new fun to everyday projects. All of the projects in this book are practical […]
